Anadarko has beefed up security in Algeria -CEO

Feb 5 (Reuters) - Anadarko Petroleum Corp said onTuesday said it has stepped up security at its facilities inAlgeria following a deadly gas plant siege by Islamist militantsin January.

"As I'm sure you can expect, we have taken appropriateactions with Sonatrach and with the Algerian government toenhance security for people and our facility," Anadarko CEO AlWalker told analysts on a conference call.

Walker declined to provide additional details, but said hiscompany remained committed to Algeria. Sonatrach is Algeria'sstate-owned oil company.

At least 80 people were killed in a bloody showdown betweenAlgerian security forces and armed hostage takers in the InAmenas gas field located in the Sahara desert.

Anadarko and its partners are currently producing oil fromits Hassi Berkine South and Ourhoud projects in the Sahara. Atits El Merk development, sales volumes are expected to increasesteadily throughout 2013, Walker said.